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Caring the elderly: United Hatzalah’s "Ten Kavod" initiative

"We visit them once or twice a week, and no matter what their condition is, we do blood and heart rate checks on them."

VOLUNTEERS PRESENT food packages to elderly people in Tel Aviv last year. The pleasure of giving often feels different from the fleeting rush of acquiring something for ourselves, the writer notes.

Nauru decides to open embassy in Jerusalem, becomes 10th country with embassy in Israel's capital

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar with Lionel Aingimea, Nauru's deputy president and foreign affairs minister.

Police arrest two suspected of plotting Jerusalem terror attack, seize illegal weapons in A-Ram

An illegal resident in Israel arrested for 'indecent actions' against minors and a young woman, July 22, 2026.

Today in photos: Thousands gather at Western Wall for Tisha B'Av lamentations

Jews pray at the Western Wall on Tisha B'Av, July 22, 2026.

Taxi driver suspected of swindling dementia patient he picked up from Ichilov out of NIS 10,000

Police were expected to bring the suspect before the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court on Tuesday to request a further extension of his detention as the investigation continues.

JULY 22, 2026ByHODAYA RAN

A Gett taxi in Ramat Gan. November 17, 2024.

Health Ministry announces restaurant sector reform, eases requirements

The reform dramatically reduces minimum space requirements, allowing existing restaurants to add more tables by repurposing operational space previously required under the regulations.

JULY 22, 2026ByDR. ITAY GAL

JERUSALEM’S NEW Theatron Hotel; Illustrative.

Israel's passport climbs to record high in Henley Passport Index despite conflicts

Israel's passport ranked 18th globally, its highest position since the ranking was launched 20 years ago, despite the country's low standing in the Global Peace Index.

JULY 22, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

An illustration picture shows Israeli passports in Jerusalem, on January 18, 2023.

Silman defends crocodile barrier for Nukhba prison, says it is security, not publicity stunt

"Anyone who slaughtered, raped, and murdered our people in such a brutal and horrifying manner should know that he is going to sleep surrounded by crocodiles," said Silman.

JULY 22, 2026By103FM

An Israel Prison Service officer at Ketziot Prison watches as Palestinian prisoners are prepared for release in exchange for Israeli hostages held by Gazan terrorists, February 26, 2025; illustrative.

Sharon Angelhart's award-winning debut film 'Cuz You're Ugly' hits Israeli theaters

The story of the close, fraught relationship between the sisters and Avigail’s search for a better life brings to mind the phrase “falling through the cracks.”

JULY 22, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

Or Avinoam (left) and Riki Reif Sinai in 'Cuz You're Ugly.'

French directors Éric Toledano, Olivier Nakache return with 'Just An Illusion' -review

They specialize in movies that keep audiences entertained from start to finish, but are also genuinely moving, as well as very funny.

JULY 22, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

EVERY ROLE in ‘Just An Illusion,’ down to the smallest ones, is perfectly cast, and each actor makes an impression.

Religious Zionist Party unveils Knesset primary candidates as Bezalel Smotrich leads slate

Candidates running who are currently members of the Knesset include National Missions Minister Orit Strock, along with MKs Michal Woldiger, Ohad Tal, Zvi Sukkot, and Simcha Rothman.

JULY 22, 2026ByKESHET NEEV